Naomi Osaka withdrew from the Australian Open on Saturday just over a week until the tournament begins.
Osaka, 25, did not issue a statement on the reason behind her decision but it follows a recent rash of withdrawals due to injury last year. The former champion withdrew from Wimbledon in June over an injury to her Achilles, which was followed by forfeiting from the Toray Pan Pacific Open in September citing illness.
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